Niagara Purple Eagles 53, UMass Lowell River Hawks 78
NCAA Women's · 2026-11-05 · Winner: UMass Lowell River Hawks
UMass Lowell River Hawks defeated Niagara Purple Eagles 78–53 on 2026-11-05 in NCAA Women's play, a 25-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 3:02 swung win probability 83% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Niagara Purple Eagles lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 19 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 53 |
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 24 | 17 | 24 | 13 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 3:02 swung win probability 83% → 98%.
Why Niagara Purple Eagles lost
- Lost Q2 8-17 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 3:02 (win probability 83% → 98% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 26-21.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 20-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Lowell River Hawks | 9–0 | Q2 3:02 | 83% → 98% |